Guadalupe Viramontes Arreguin

Guadalupe Viramontes Arreguin, 71, of Healdsburg, California, passed away on September 3, 2023 with her beloved family by her side.

Lupe, as she was affectionately known by family and friends, was born on June 20, 1952 to Guadalupe and Antonia Viramontes in Healdsburg, CA. Raised in the Dry Creek Valley on her family's prune orchard and vineyards, Lupe worked the family ranch with her brother, Antonio Viramontes and attended St John's Catholic School, graduating from Ursuline High School in 1970. Following high school, Lupe worked for Drs. Wellock, Neal and Grace, where her attention to detail and friendly smile were welcomed and appreciated.

Lupe loved music and played several instruments. As a member of "Los Galantes", Lupe played the keyboard and accordion.

In 1975, Lupe married her husband, John Arreguin. Her wedding was an event with over 1,000 people in attendance. For the first 10 years of their marriage John worked for Sal's Concrete until he and Lupe opened their own business "John's Custom Concrete" where she managed the office side of the company at home and took care of their three young sons. In 1985, Lupe and her husband John began building their beautiful family home in Dry Creek Valley.

Lupe's family was first and foremost in her life. Predeceased by her parents and only sibling, Lupe was enveloped into her husband's family comprised of 13 siblings. In 1978, Lupe began her most important job: being a mother. Being a mother was as important to Lupe as being a wife. Together, Lupe and John taught their sons about hard work and love of family.

Lupe's parties and events were as notable as her wedding day. Hosting celebrations and reunions for friends and family, Lupe planned for months, taking meticulous care with every detail. One of Lupe's greatest joys was bringing family and friends together to laugh, smile and make memories. And then there was the dancing! Anyone who knew Lupe knew she was a dancer! She loved being whirled and twirled around the dance floor by her John.

When Lupe wasn't planning parties, she was going on adventures with John, taking numerous trips to Mexico and Southern California, always sure to pick up that perfect piece of art or flooring or dish to add to her home. Lupe loved the ocean and had fond memories of her father taking her family to the beach as a child. Lupe also loved baking cakes of all sorts, skillfully and beautifully decorating each cake depending on the event, be it wedding or birthday. Lupe also had a green thumb, her orchids seemed to always be in bloom, and her yard was always colored with beautiful flowers and brilliant greens. Lupe loved pigs and at one time had a collection of over 100 figurines in her home.

Lupe had a special place in her heart for her children and grandchildren. She supported and encouraged her sons and was a solid rock in their lives. She delighted in her grandchildren and kept special notes of important dates and memories like Natalia's favorite ice cream flavors and Camila starting a tumbling class and the date DJ started putting words together in short sentences and Emiliano loving to ride with grandpa on the boom boom (4-wheeler). The best times for Lupe were when her children and their families were over; grandma and grandpa sitting on the couch and the grandkids running around laughing and playing.

Surviving breast cancer in 2014, Lupe looked forward to her future: retirement with John, her children, and the weddings and quinceaneras of her granddaughters. Sadly, Lupe was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in April. She courageously fought to the end and every moment of her battle was filled with light and love and hope. Lupe was deeply loved and will be missed more than words could ever express.

Lupe is survived by her husband, John, her sons, Danny (Reina), Eddie (Nora), and Julian, grandchildren Natalia, Camila, Daniel "DJ", and Emiliano, numerous brothers and sisters in law, nephews and nieces.

Visiting will be held at John and Lupe's home, 1031 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg, CA on Friday, September 8, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Recitation of the Rosary immediately following.

Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Church, 208 Matheson St., Healdsburg, CA. A Celebration of Life will be held after mass at 1031 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg CA.

Lupe will be laid to rest on Monday, September 11, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. at Oak Mound Cemetery, 601 Piper St., Healdsburg, CA.

Lupe requested any donations made in her honor be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Published in Healdsburg Tribune · September 7, 2023